Is it hard to chase the school beauty?It doesn't matter, she still has roommates

But instead of heading for the door, he spoke calmly to Li Dongnan.

"Director Li, you want me to leave? Sure. But before I leave, there's something I'd like to discuss with you... privately."
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When Xiao Ke heard Qin Luo's invitation, he was first stunned, and then his face showed an extremely struggling and fearful expression.

He shook his head vigorously, his voice filled with bitterness and lingering fear.

"Brother Qin... I appreciate your kindness."

But... but it really won't work!
By reporting Supreme Entertainment City, you've offended Xu Tianhu to the point of no return!
Tiger is a vengeful person, and his methods are ruthless!
I... I'm just a nobody, I just want to make a living peacefully. Following you... I'm too big a target, too dangerous!

Who knows, one day...it might just mysteriously disappear!

His gaze toward Qin Luo held gratitude, but even more so, a deep-seated fear of Xu Tianhu, clearly terrified by the infamous reputation of the "Tiger of the West City."

Seeing Xiao Ke's anxious and fearful expression, Qin Luo didn't press the issue. Everyone has their own aspirations, and you can't force someone to do something they don't want to do.

He nodded to indicate his understanding, and then naturally changed the subject, as if the invitation had been just a casual remark.

“Since you don’t want to go out, that’s fine, you’re just killing time anyway. Tell me more about Anbang Group.”

Qin Luo asked with great interest.

"You just mentioned that there are two women around Old Master Mu, one is his mistress Qiu Qinxiang, and the other is his adopted daughter Mu Linshan."

What exactly are the roles of these two women?

Seeing that Qin Luo no longer mentioned following him, Xiao Ke visibly breathed a sigh of relief, adjusted his glasses, and perked up again. He seemed to have a great desire to share and a deep understanding of the secrets of the Mindu underworld.

"Hey, Brother Qin, you've come to the right person!"

Xiao Ke lowered his voice, a complex expression on his face that every man would understand—a mixture of lewdness and admiration.

"Qiu Qinxiang and Mu Linshan are both formidable women! Not only are they incredibly beautiful, one in a million, but more importantly, they are both extremely shrewd in business and ruthless in their methods!"

He counted on his fingers as he spoke.

"Anbang Group's early empire was indeed built by Old Master Mu, one punch and one kick at a time."

But the fact that the group has grown to its current size and achieved its second leap forward can be largely attributed to these two women!

"Oh? What do you say?"

Qin Luo showed his curiosity at the opportune moment.

"When he was young, Grandpa Mu was brave and fierce, which left him with many health problems. As he got older, his health deteriorated."

Several years ago, when he was seventy years old, he was hospitalized. After that, he intentionally relinquished control, gradually handing over the group's day-to-day affairs to Qiu Qinxiang and Mu Linshan.

Xiao Ke continued.

"That Qiu Qinxiang, don't underestimate her just because she's a mistress, she's very ruthless!"
Grandpa Mu handed over almost all of the group's entertainment venues to her to manage!

At least four of the ten most famous nightclubs in Fujian are actually controlled by Anbang Group and managed by Qiu Qinxiang!

And that top-tier 'Royal Court' private club is also her territory!
The prices there, wow, are simply unimaginable for ordinary people!

"And that Mu Linshan is even more remarkable!"

Xiao Ke's tone carried a hint of amazement.

"She is Old Master Mu's adopted daughter. Although she is not his biological daughter, she is extremely capable!"

In just five short years, she transformed Anbang Group's previously insignificant security and property management companies into the industry leaders in Fujian!

Currently, Anbang Group monopolizes more than 60% of the security and property management business in Fujian Province!
These are practically two hens that lay endless golden eggs!

Upon hearing this, Qin Luo raised an eyebrow slightly and raised a crucial question.

"These two women are so capable and have made so much money... but in the end, Anbang Group still belongs to Old Master Mu, right?"
They work so hard all day, earning so much money, but will it all end up in their own pockets?

"That's the crux of the problem!"

Xiao Ke slapped his thigh, lowering his voice even further, filled with the thrill of uncovering a secret.

"Old Master Mu is an extremely traditional man, and also very suspicious!"

Although he heavily relied on these two women, he always kept the core assets and financial power of the group firmly in his own hands!

Qiu Qinxiang and Mu Linshan, to put it bluntly, were just senior managers working for him; the vast majority of their earnings went into the group's coffers and Old Master Mu's own pockets!

He added mysteriously.

"Moreover, Old Master Mu never married in his entire life and did not leave behind any legitimate offspring! Qiu Qinxiang did give birth to a son for him, that is, Prince Hui, Zhao Hui! But there have always been rumors that it is still uncertain whether Prince Hui's biological father is actually Old Master Mu!"

"Old Master Mu's original plan was to have Prince Hui pursue Mu Linshan, so that after he died, Prince Hui could rightfully take over the empire built by Mu Linshan, and even the entire Anbang Group."

What a pity...

Xiao Ke shook his head.

"The falling flowers are willing, but the flowing water is indifferent. Mu Linshan is a very proud woman and looks down on a playboy like Prince Hui! Their relationship is very strained, and they ignore each other when they meet."

"Grandpa Mu's health is deteriorating day by day, and it seems he doesn't have many days left."

Xiao Ke concluded, his tone carrying an excitement that seemed to anticipate a storm.

"Qiu Qinxiang and Mu Linshan appear calm on the surface, but in private, they have long been engaged in fierce competition and various schemes over the inheritance!"
"We're just waiting for Old Master Mu to take his last breath. A life-or-death battle is inevitable between them! Who will ultimately get the Anbang Group, that huge pie, is anyone's guess!"

Just as Xiao Ke was speaking eloquently, dissecting the internal secrets of Anbang Group in great detail—

"Bang!"

The iron door to the cell was opened from the outside once again!
This time, it wasn't two, but three police officers who came in! The one in the lead, about forty years old, was wearing a white police uniform with shoulder insignia indicating a high rank; he was none other than Li Dongnan, the director of the West City Branch!

The two police officers who had drastically changed their attitude earlier were following behind him.

As soon as Li Dongnan entered, his face was filled with extremely sincere, even somewhat humble, apology. He quickly walked up to Qin Luo, bowed slightly, and spoke in a flattering tone.

"Mr. Qin! I'm so sorry you've been wronged! It's all because of my lax management and my incompetent subordinates who listened to the one-sided story of a petty person, which has caused such a big misunderstanding! On behalf of the West City Branch, I sincerely apologize to you!"

Qin Luo looked up at the unfamiliar police officer who had suddenly appeared and was bowing and scraping to him, and with a hint of doubt on his face, asked in a low voice.

"Who are you? Do we know each other?" Li Dongnan's smile froze. He cursed inwardly, but dared not show it on his face. He quickly introduced himself.

"My name is Li Dongnan, and I am the director of the West Branch of the Public Security Bureau. I was in a meeting outside and only just learned of Mr. Qin's situation, so I rushed over immediately! It is truly my dereliction of duty that I have caused you such great injustice!"

As he spoke, he took a document from the policeman behind him, handed it to Qin Luo with both hands, and said with a smile.

"Mr. Qin, all the formalities have been completed for you. This is the release document. You can leave now! To express our apologies, I will personally escort you out!"

However, Qin Luo only glanced at the document and did not take it. Instead, he asked in a more puzzled tone.

"Director Li, right? Are you mistaken? I did make a false police report and disrupt public order. I should accept the detention punishment according to the law."

I don't feel wronged, nor do I need to vent. I think I should stay here and reflect on my mistakes.

"what?!"

Upon hearing this, Li Dongnan nearly vomited blood on the spot! He mentally cursed Qin Luo's ancestors for eighteen generations! What the hell are you playing at?! So many big shots are calling for you, and now you're pretending to be a law-abiding citizen?!
He suppressed the urge to curse, his facial muscles twitching as he continued to persuade her.

"Mr. Qin, you...you must be joking!"
This was a misunderstanding, and it has been clarified!

This place isn't a good spot for you. How about we go outside first, and I'll prepare a feast to properly apologize?

Qin Luo's face instantly darkened, and he looked at Li Dongnan with icy eyes. His voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable sense of oppression.

"I told you to get lost, didn't you hear me?"

"..."

Li Dongnan was so taken aback by Qin Luo's blunt words that his face turned bright red, and he almost couldn't catch his breath!
He's a branch bureau chief, after all. When has he ever been humiliated like this in public?

His face instantly turned extremely ugly, his chest heaved violently, and a surge of anger rushed to his head!
But looking at Qin Luo's cold eyes and thinking of all those phone calls outside that he couldn't afford to offend, he ultimately didn't dare to make a move.

He clenched his teeth so tightly that he squeezed out a sentence.

"Okay...okay...Mr. Qin, please...please calm down...I...I'll come back later..."

After saying that, Li Dongnan practically fled, taking his two men with him, and left the cell in a disheveled state. The iron door slammed shut again with a loud bang.

Director Li Dongnan's rather disheveled exit plunged the small cell into an eerie silence once again.

Xiao Ke and the three bruised and battered thugs stood like clay or wooden sculptures, their eyes blankly following Li Dongnan's disappearing figure. Only when the iron gate slammed shut again, isolating them from the outside world, did they seem to be freed from their frozen state and turn their gazes back to Qin Luo.

That look was filled with extreme shock, bewilderment, and awe at the existence of the inhuman!

Xiao Ke swallowed hard, the sound of his throat bobbing clearly audible in the quiet cell.

He pushed up his glasses, which had slipped down to the middle of his nose, and asked cautiously, his voice trembling slightly.

"Brother Qin... no, Brother Qin! Who... who are you? Even... even Director Li is like a grandson in front of you..."

He now fully understood that the young man before him was not some naive and reckless fool, but a formidable and hidden dragon.
The power was so great that it could make a powerful branch bureau chief grovel and lose all face!

Seeing Xiao Ke's surprised, frightened, and curious expression, Qin Luo couldn't help but smile. Instead of answering his question directly, he brought up the old topic again and asked casually.

"Now, are you still willing to go out with me and follow me from now on?"

This time, Xiao Ke didn't hesitate at all!

He nodded his head like a chicken pecking at rice, his face showing a decisive and even slightly excited expression.

"I'll follow! I absolutely have to follow! Brother Qin! From now on, I, Xiao Ke, will follow you! A tough guy like you, even Li Dongnan has to give you face, if I don't follow you, then I'll be the biggest fool in the world!"

He paused, as if to encourage himself, and then added.

"Besides, no matter how arrogant Xu Tianhu is, he wouldn't dare to openly offend a powerful figure like Li Dongnan, would he? It's safe with you!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Luo gave Xiao Ke a meaningful look and offered a subtle reminder.

"Have you thought this through? Xu Tianhu may indeed not dare to openly touch Li Dongnan's people, but the one I've offended is not Xu Tianhu."

He paused, then clearly uttered the name.

“It’s Prince Hui, Zhao Hui. I had his entertainment complex, which he just bought for over two billion, shut down, cutting off one of his biggest sources of income. Do you think he’ll let this go? If you follow me, you might be in even more danger than you are now.”

Upon hearing the name "Prince Hui," a hint of fear flashed across Xiao Ke's face. Prince Hui's madness and vindictiveness were well-known in Fujian.

But his hesitation lasted less than three seconds before he gritted his teeth and his eyes hardened.

“Brother Hui… no, Prince Hui is indeed not someone to be trifled with.”

But Brother Qin, while I, Xiao Ke, may not be particularly capable, I do have a good eye for people! You've managed to make him and Li Dongnan suffer such a huge loss; you're definitely more capable than them! The risk is high, but the opportunity is even greater! I'm taking the gamble! I won't regret it!

"it is good."

Qin Luo nodded, seemingly satisfied with Xiao Ke's statement.

He beckoned Xiao Ke closer, lowered his voice, and his tone became serious.

"Since you've decided to follow me, I'll give you your first task after we get out."

"Brother Qin, what are your orders?"

Xiao Ke immediately straightened his back.

"Investigate two people for me."

Qin Luo's gaze turned deep and cold.

“One is named Feng Yajun, and the other is named Qin Xuanlong. I need to know all their information, especially… the truth behind their disappearance back then.”

This is one of the key reasons why he was willing to stay here for three days and take the opportunity to make arrangements.

The system task was just an opportunity. His real purpose was to take advantage of the chaos and distraction of various forces to quietly launch an investigation into the mystery of his parents' disappearance!

Xiao Ke, someone who lives among the lower classes, is well-informed, and skilled at investigation, is the most suitable candidate at present.

Xiao Ke memorized the two names and nodded solemnly.

"Understood! Brother Qin, don't worry, as long as they've left any trace in Fujian or even nationwide, I'll definitely dig it out for you!" (End of Chapter)